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Market Infrastructure
Taiwan, Canadian Regulators Cross-border Clearing MoU
By Editors | 10/04/2023
The MoU supports TAIFEX’s application for recognition as an exempted clearing agency in Ontario, which will enable Canadian FIs to use its clearing service.
Market Infrastructure
Final Rules for Swap Connect Agreed by Authorities – Report
By Manesh Samtani | 10/04/2023
Swap Connect could start trading by June if not sooner. Mainland treasury bond futures may also become accessible from Hong Kong.
Market Infrastructure
RBI to Permit Local Users to Access Onshore NDF Market
By Editors | 09/04/2023
The move is intended to further deepen the forex market in India and provide residents with greater hedging flexibility, RBI governor Shaktikanta Das said.
Securities / Derivatives
SET to Streamline Market Data Licensing Processes
By Editors | 07/04/2023
The Stock Exchange of Thailand has partnered with DataBP to launch a new online platform that will simplify reporting and standardise market data administration.
Fintech / Regtech
Wanton Wiper Malware and the Weaponization of Legitimate Tools
By Lotem Finkelstein | 07/04/2023
A bigger threat than ransomware is the reemergence of malware that destroys sensitive data, says Lotem Finkelstein.
Fintech / Regtech
APAC Regulators Form New Forum to Address Cloud Risk
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 06/04/2023
MAS assistant managing director Vincent Loy said the twice-a-year forum will help APAC regulators and CSPs ensure greater resilience of cloud adoption in the financial sector.
Crypto / Digital Assets
IOSCO Pledges to Deliver Sustainable Finance & Crypto Work in 2023
By Manesh Samtani | 06/04/2023
Under its new two-year work programme, IOSCO will issue a consultation on crypto asset regulation in H1 2023, and on DeFi regulation in Q3.
Market Infrastructure
Industry Bodies Say EU BMR Presents ‘Cliff-edge Risks’
By Editors | 05/04/2023
Industry bodies say only benchmarks designated as systemically important should be in scope of BMR for mandatory compliance.
Fintech / Regtech
Korea to Develop Guidance on Mitigating Technology Risks
By Manesh Samtani | 04/04/2023
The guidelines are an action item from a new task force that was created after a data centre fire disrupted Kakao’s services last October.
Market Infrastructure
Industry Asks ASIC to Lengthen SOFR OIS Implementation Period
By Sanday Chongo Kabange | 04/04/2023
ISDA and AFMA responded to an ASIC proposal to remove OIS contracts referencing USD LIBOR from derivatives clearing requirements and replace them with those referencing SOFR.
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